Sexual harassment claims are turning our country into 3-ring circus

To The Daily Sun,

The political arena has become one of the rings in a three-ring circus. In all my years of following our nation’s democracy at work, I have never been disappointed in the political atmosphere as it exist today. I know I am not alone, many hard-working tax-paying citizens share the same feelings about the latest distraction, “sexual harassment.”

We no sooner leave one disturbing issue and we are faced with another that leaves the subject's most essential to the needs of the people and the country on the shelf. Since the election has been over and the name calling and nastiness has subsided somewhat, sexual harassment is the game most likely to destroy careers and families. I do not condone such behavior by anyone, male or female, but the way it has flourished makes you wonder what will be used next to take the focus off the essential needs of the country.

When any issue comes to light, it is our duty to address it with some kind of restraint and dignity. Up to now that has been the American way, but intentionally searching out individuals as we are doing is an absolute disgrace, and I for one believe that is what’s going on with this sexual harassment issue. Victims of any embarrassing situation that have been keeping quite are not likely to come forward without being sought out. The attorneys, talk shows, and the mainstream news media use perpetrators and victims for ratings without any thought of their families. If the victims brought their complaints to the table when it happened, no one would have been able to use something like sexual harassment as a tool to turn Washington and the country into a one-ring circus.

The deceitful comments we see every day about our elected officials on social networks and the mainstream news media are not helpful in bringing the country together. Writing opinions and analysis that have no facts or foundation will not provide better days.

Joseph Dorsett Sr.

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